Do you want to remain angry and disgusted for the next four years or frustrated and lacking understanding of what the other side is thinking? Most of us would say “NO”.
This TED talk provides the most insightful explanation of why things feel different – uglier this time. Maybe we haven’t been here before. It explains our hardwiring – I against my brother, my brother and I against our cousin, my brother, my cousin and me against all others. This tribal hardwiring has served us well in terms of societal development and quality of life.
During WWII, for example, we were united against an enemy. Individuals would sacrifice for the country. We felt that again immediately following 911. For a short time, we again became one.
Right and left used to be characterized as labor versus capital, then later large government vs smaller government or individual rights vs group rights. Today, this TED speakers refers to it as draw bridge up vs draw bridge down meaning open borders, open trade versus nationalism.
Christians will find his solution to our circumstance VERY interesting.
“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 
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